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As of September 1, 2025, Stanford Memorial Church is available for Weddings or Renewal ceremonies for all, including members of the Stanford community and the general public.

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Abide Christian Fellowship 

  • Christian: Baptist
  • Affiliation: Bridgeway Church of Silicon Valley
  • abide_christian_fellowship.pdf (790.93 KB)
  • Description: We are a community earnest about following Jesus and living a life rooted in the Word. Inspired by John 15:4, we aim to create a community that abides in Christ, staying connected to Him as our source of faith, life, and love. We meet every week to study the Bible, have fun, talk about life, and build lasting friendships. Whether you're a Christian who wants to grow in your faith, or someone simply curious about what Christianity is all about, we welcome you to join us!
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  • Contact: abide-contact@lists.stanford.edu

Soul Care at Stanford (Black Campus Ministries/BCM)

  • Evangelical (Inter-denominational)
  • Affiliation: InterVarsity USA
  • Description: SoulCare is a student-led small group of Black, African, and African American-identifying students that meets weekly for food, fellowship, and faith exploration & support. We welcome graduate and undergraduate students!
  • Contact Form
  • Contact: Denise-Margaret Thompson <denise-margaret.thompson@intervarsity.org>

Bridges International

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship (XA)

  • Christian: Evangelical
  • Affiliation: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, USA - Assemblies of God
  • chi_alpha_frosh_welcome_letter_2025-2026.pdf (452.47 KB)
  • Description: Chi Alpha (XA) is a community of students earnestly following Jesus. While our name is Greek, we're not a fraternity or sorority (though if you're seeking brotherhood or sisterhood, you can find it with us). Our weekly gatherings are full of joy, featuring vibrant music, frequent laughter, and Bible-based messages that explore everything from relationships to the nature of truth. We are sponsored by the Assemblies of God, and we welcome people from all backgrounds.
  • Our worship meetings are Wednesdays at 7:30pm (see website for location) and are streamed at https://live.xastanford.org/
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Chinese Campus Evangelistic Fellowship

  • Christian: Evangelical
  • Affiliation: None
  • Description: Chinese Campus Evangelistic Fellowship (CCEF) is a Christian student organization at Stanford. CCEF believes that Jesus Christ is not only our Savior but also the Lord of our lives.
  • Social Media: https://stanford.chinesecef.org

Catholic Student Association (Graduate)

  • Christian: Catholic
  • Affiliation: none
  • Description: Peace be with you! We are a group of Catholic graduate students from across different Stanford departments. Our mission is to empower you to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually by offering you opportunities to connect with the Catholic Faith and Tradition during your time at Stanford. Hallmarks of our group include weekly small groups, social events to meet other Catholic students, and volunteer opportunities to serve the greater Bay Area. Find out more about upcoming events by signing up for our mailing list below, check out more about our community on our website, and visit our home parish website for broader information here. Everyone is welcome!
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Catholic Undergraduate Student Association

Christian Union Caritas

  • Christian: Non-denominational/evangelical
  • Affiliation: Christian Union 
  • 2025_cu_welcome_letter-1.pdf (7.6 MB)
  • Description: Christian Union at Stanford is a non-denominational fellowship that focuses on intensive study of the Bible and building a God-centered community through weekly small groups and worship gatherings. We aim to provide a space for Stanford students to seek God, explore the Christian faith, and develop their leadership skills through campus and community involvement. Students often make some of their best friends at Stanford in our weekly Bible courses, which are led by Christian Union ministry fellows and developed by biblical scholars specifically for students at schools like Stanford. We gather weekly for large group worship and teaching before dinner on Friday evenings and also meet with small groups for weekly Bible courses. You can also expect retreats, conferences, service opportunities, and social events throughout the year. We believe that Christian Union's emphasis on a scholarly approach to the Bible is well-suited for the intellectual curiosity that is characteristic of Stanford students. It is our hope that Stanford students from all backgrounds who want to read and interact with this influential, historical text — as well as develop deep, lifelong friendships — have a place on campus where they can do so.
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Progressive Christians at Stanford: Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCM) 

  • Christian: Mainline Protestant
  • Affiliation: The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • 2025_welcome_letter_pcs.pdf (8.2 MB)
  • Description: A welcoming community of Christians and spiritual seekers who believe that questions are more important than answers. We welcome all persons and fully affirm the ministry of LGBTQ+ persons in the life of our community. Join us for our weekly program, Bread and Belonging, on Wednesdays at 6pm during the school year. See our website for more information!
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Stanford Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 

  • Christian
  • Affiliation: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Description: Stanford FCA is a community that desires to lead every Stanford athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Our vision is to see the world transformed by the influence of Stanford athletes. We meet every Monday night, come join us!
  • Social Media:  Instagram
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  • Stanford FCA is open to anybody, but exists primarily for Stanford athletes. Come join us on Monday nights, see the Instagram for time and place! There will be food...

First Love Stanford (FLS)

  • Christian 
  • Affiliation: First Love Church North America 
  • 2024 Welcome Letter
  • Description: At First Love Church Stanford, we believe that everyone is welcome in the house of God. Our mission is to lift the name of Jesus high and to see lives changed, saved, and renewed through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are passionate about soul-winning and dedicated to creating a community where you can grow spiritually, build lasting friendships, and find a sense of belonging.
  • Contact: flcstanford@gmail.com

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (undergrad)

  • Christian: Evangelical (inter-denominational)
  • Affiliation: InterVarsity USA
  • intervarsity_2025.pdf (1.61 MB)
  • Description:  We're all about Growing the Family of God: growing in relationship with God and one another as we welcome new folks into relationship with Jesus. Our community is passionate about helping people experience belonging, engaging God’s Word with curiosity, and learning to embody our faith. We love asking questions and fostering spaces where we can bring the things we’re holding and invite our friends too. Wherever you’re at in exploring faith, we hope you can find space to belong and grow in IV!

We host many different events throughout the year: prayer gatherings, games nights, study sessions, retreats, conferences, etc, in addition to these ongoing spaces:

  • Family Group Bible Studies: student-led small groups where we gather to support each other, study scripture, engage our questions, and apply what we’re learning to our lives.
  • Community Gathering - Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm: a space to ground ourselves mid-week through prayer, teaching, discussion, musical worship, games, and other spiritual practices.
  • Black Campus Ministries (BCM) & Latino Fellowship (LaFe): two spaces where folks from similar backgrounds can connect to grow in being unapologetically Black/Latine and unapologetically Christian. Enjoy good food, music, prayer, discussions, Bible study, conferences, and more!
  • Church Rides: we coordinate a weekly shuttle bus that takes folks to a local church, and members of our community who attend other churches offer rides as well!

If you're looking to find a church, learn about our events, meet up with an upperclassman, or chat with an InterVarsity staff minister, just fill out our contact form! bit.ly/newtoiv 🫶

InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship 

  • Christian: Evangelical (protestant/non-denominational)
  • Affiliation: InterVarsity USA
  • Description: InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship (IVGrad) is a non-denominational community of graduate students who seek to grow spiritually, cultivate true Christian community, integrate faith and academic learning, and dedicate ourselves to witness and service. We are not just a group “for Christians,” but also for those with little to no Christian background who wish to explore the Christian faith and experience the Christian community.
  • During the academic year, we usually hold weekly small group Bible studies, biweekly large group events, and other group activities and retreats. If you’d like to be kept in the loop, you can join our mailing list, or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. For more information about our group, you can visit our website.
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  • Contact: Elaine Sui; esui@stanford.edu

Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA)

  • Christian: Latter-Day Saint/Mormon
  • Affiliation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • 2024 Welcome Letter
  • Description: The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is the official student group for LDS (Mormon) students at Stanford. We welcome undergraduates, graduates, and students in professional schools (law, GSB, medical training at all stages), as well as their spouses and families. We come together for lunch and religious classes on weekdays, Family Home Evening on Monday evenings, church on Sundays, and other activities throughout the year.  While we are affiliated with the Menlo Park Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we welcome people of all backgrounds and perspectives to our activities and worship services. Activities are usually fun, informal, and casual with a consistent focus on building a Christ-centered community where everyone is welcome to participate.
  • Social Media: http://ldssa.stanford.edu/

Moment Christian Fellowship

  • Christian - Baptist
  • Affiliation: Acts2 Network
  • moment_welcome_letter_2025_1.pdf (7.81 MB)
  • Description: Moment Christian Fellowship is a Christian group that welcomes people from all spiritual backgrounds to come and explore matters of faith. Whether you’re an agnostic or atheist or a committed believer, we welcome you to join us as we create moments that matter: considering the deeper questions of life while forming meaningful relationships and having lots of fun along the way!
  • Social Media: Instagram: @moment.stanford
  • Contact: President: Ryan Lee ryanhl@stanford.edu

Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries

  • Christian: Oriental Orthodox Christian
  • Affiliation: Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries
  • 2024 Welcome Letter
  • Description: OCCM connects college students in faith, practice, community, and values with the Orthodox Christian Church throughout their collegiate journey through community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the Faith. OCCM supports students as they aim to develop and maintain a relationship with Christ throughout their college years. We pray together, reach out to the community through service and evangelism, and grow in the bond of love through fellowship with each other in the Holy Spirit.
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  • Contact: Saron Samuel <sdsam@stanford.edu>

Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Stanford (OCF)

  • Christian: Pan-Orthodox
  • Affiliation: Orthodox Christian Fellowship
  • ocf_welcome_letter_1.pdf (61.74 KB)

  • Description: Stanford Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) has the following vision: 

    • To bring together Orthodox Christian students at Stanford.
    • To offer a welcoming space for every student interested in learning more about Orthodoxy. 

    Student life with OCF consists of three pillars: 

    1. Fellowship: We support each other's journey in learning more about Christ and Orthodoxy.
    2. Education: We learn about the teachings and the tradition of the Orthodox Church.
    3. Services: We facilitate transportation for students interested in attending Holy Liturgy.
  • Contact: For any questions, please reach out to stanfordocf@gmail.com

Parakaleo Christian Ministries

  • Christian - Evangelical - Nondenominational
  • Affiliation: None
  • parakaleo_welcome_letter_fall_2025.pdf (241.75 KB)
  • Description: Parakaleo holds Bible studies and seminars with a focus on how Scripture applies to life's practical issues.
    • Fall '25 - we will be studying scripture re. How to Be Equipped to Partner with the Lord to Build Others Up from His Word with Lasting Impact (incl. practical examples and discussion)
    • Last fall we studied the book of Philippians to benefit from its profound wisdom for finding real joy and deep peace amid challenging times, circumstances, situations, and relationships.
    • Last spring we studied scripture re. Male-Female Relationships including Marriage
    • Other past topics have included:
      • How to overcome FOMO
      • Wisdom for dealing with difficult roommate situations
      • How to find my purpose and calling in life
      • Finding real joy and deep peace amid challenging times, circumstances, situations, and relationships.
      • What the Bible says about depression, and how to break free from it or help others
      • How to handle anxiety and stress
      • and many other topics!
    • Parakaleo's goal is to help students learn how to better study the Bible so they can apply it to their own daily life issues and relationships, and then be equipped to counsel others from the Bible under the guidance and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Led by advisors Steve and Erica Lawry, who are both Stanford alums and have been serving actively in Christian ministry at Stanford for 50 years.
    • Our Bible studies are on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm PT in Old Union Room 301. (Make-up/alternative on Zoom Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30) Please contact our student leaders to learn more.
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Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)

  • Christian: PCA
  • Affiliation: Reformed University Fellowship 
  • ruf_stanford_welcome_letter.pdf (2.96 MB)
  • Description: RUF is a student organization that seeks to share the light and life of Jesus with the larger campus community. It is a place for any student, regardless of background, belief, or lifestyle to come and discuss the claims of the Bible within a diverse community of people. College is a time in which many people are processing questions of purpose, life, and faith. We open the Bible weekly and sort through how scripture speaks into those questions.
  • RUF seeks to be a rest stop for tired Christians and a safe place for skeptics. We welcome and assume that in all of our meetings and events there are both Christians and non-Christians present. Come as you are. Be honest. Bring your doubts, hurts, shame, and sin- we want everyone to experience God’s rich grace, love, and compassion.
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Stanford Christian Students

  • Christian: Non-Denominational
  • Affiliation: Church in Palo Alto
  • 2024 Welcome Letter
  • Description: Find friends for life and life in Christ with Stanford Christian Students! We are a warm and loving community where you can grow spiritually, develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and receive mentoring and shepherding. We love to read the Bible, seek to understand the Word in a deeper way, and practice to apply it to our daily life. Come and see (John 1:46)!
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  • Contact: christianstudents@stanford.edu

Veritas at Stanford

  • Christian: Ecumenical
  • Affiliation: The Veritas Forum
  • orsl_welcome_letter_for_veritas.pdf (7.81 MB)
  • Description: The mission of Veritas is to foster conversation about the biggest questions of life and the ideas that shape our lives, through respectful dialogue across perspectives. Life is full of big, often unspoken questions: What makes life meaningful? Is there a point to striving, or suffering? Why is there something rather than nothing? We aim to model what college at its best can be: Stanford should be a place where these questions are welcomed, and where we’re invited to think deeply about what we believe and why, not just passively absorb what’s presented to us. We are affiliated with the Veritas Forum, which has been bringing together scholars and leaders from many worldviews to seek truth together for over 30 years.
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Stanford Young Life

  • Christian: non-denominational
  • Affiliation: Young Life
  • Description: We are a community for students at Stanford focused on faith, fun, and significance. We offer the opportunity for students to serve the local community through Young Life in Palo Alto, offering mentorship to local middle and high school students.
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